Obituaries

Linda Ruth Bratton

Linda Ruth Bratton

Jan 20, 2013

Linda Ruth Bratton peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was an employee of Jefferson Parish School Board for 27 Years. Devoted mother of Joemone, Donell and Lorenzo Bratton. Loving grandmother of Nailah Bratton. Beloved daughter of Earenstine Bratton and the late Harvey Massey. Granddaughter of the late Ruth Bell Vance,...

Ella Mary Wright Hunter

Ella Mary Wright Hunter

Jan 18, 2013

Ella Mary Moore Hunter departed this life on Friday, January 18, 2013. Wife of Ike Hunter by second marriage and the late Wilson Moore by first marriage. Mother of the late Rose Marie Moore. Grandmother of Thaddeus, Dion, Keshawn, and Kodijah. Daughter of the late Ruby L. Johnson and Sandy Wright. Granddaughter of the late Robert and Mary Johnson. Sister...

Rev.Talton Willie Lewis

Rev.Talton Willie Lewis

Jan 18, 2013

Pastor Emeritus Talton Willie Lewis entered into eternal glory on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 9:37a.m., followed by a long illness, surrounded by family. Pastor Lewis served as Pastor of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church for 39 years until his retirement on November 23, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Clara E. Lewis. Devoted father of Louise Lewis, Victoria Lewis...

Claudia Mae Hawkins

Claudia Mae Hawkins

Jan 18, 2013

Claudia Mae Hawkins passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013, surround by love ones at her residence. Devoted mother of Gregory, Glenda, and Demetric Hawkins, Pamela Mason and the late Lee, Cedrick and Edward Hawkins. Daughter of the late Eli, Sr. and Eloise Hawkins. Sister of Lula, Carrie, Louella and the late Joseph, James and Eli, Sr. Mother-in-law of Monte...

Ronald Eric Johnson

Ronald Eric Johnson

Jan 16, 2013

Ronald "Scooby" Johnson entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the age of 25. He was a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of Ranji Cotton and Chanita Johnson. Grandson of Shirley Hayes, William Goffner, Marnie Smith and Clarence Price. Great-grandson of Ruth Martin. Great-great-grandson of Viola Hayes. Brother of Tyrone, Dontrail, Barreion...

Marvin L. Gaines

Marvin L. Gaines

Jan 14, 2013

Marvin Louis Gaines , a tire maintenance mechanic departed this life at his residence on Monday, January 14, 2013. Father of Joshua Joyner. Son of Joel Gaines and Mary T. Gaines. Grandson of the late James, Sr. and Selina Thomas, Oscar Gaines and Annie Hankerson. Brother of Phyllis Gaines Goodman, Paula M. Gaines, and Pamela Gaines Jones. Nephew of the...

Dianta' DeJanae' Snowton

Dianta' DeJanae' Snowton

Jan 14, 2013

God has called home another angel in Heaven, Diante' DeJanae Snowton, a student at Xavier University Preparatory High School, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, La. She was the oldest of 6 children, and attended Westbank Cathedral Academy and was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran School in Marrero, La. Loving daughter...

Harry Carzell Goudy

Harry Carzell Goudy

Jan 14, 2013

Harry C. "UNC" Goudy, Sr. , born January 15, 1958, in New Orleans, LA. He attended West Jefferson High School and was employed with Jefferson Parish Water Department (East & West bank) for over 20 years and later Sodexho, Inc. until his health no longer permitted. He was one of 10 children born to the late James "Poppa" and Nora...

Ken Jamel Mayfield

Ken Jamel Mayfield

Jan 14, 2013

Ken Mayfield, an employee of Hein's Contractors, departed this life on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:45a.m. Loving father of Xian Henry. Beloved son of Ken Every and Yolanda Mayfield Massey. Stepson of Zachary Massey and La'Keya Blakes. Brother of Derrick Mayfield, Kentrell Every, Christopher Ketchens, Rinesha Mayfield and Kenbriane Mayfield. Grandson of Lawrence (Adrianne)Mayfield, Michael Green, Lucille and Royal...

Hannah Ruffin Prince

Hannah Ruffin Prince

Jan 13, 2013

Hannah Ruffin Prince, a retired food technician of the Orleans Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at her residence. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry Class of 1958. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Norman Prince. Devoted mother of Elaine, Letha and Alvin Ruffin, and Gregory (Dionne) Prince. Foster mother of...

Pearline Stevens Harper

Pearline Stevens Harper

Jan 12, 2013

Pearline S. Harper departed the life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 12, 2013 @ 4:54a.m. Beloved wife of the late Charlie Harper, Sr. Beloved mother of Charlie, Jr. (Marlene) Harper, Warren Harper, Kenneth W. Harper, Watachulyn H. (Joseph, Jr.) Gilbert, Michael W. Harper, and Latonya Harper. Daughter of the late Rufus Stevens and Maggie A. Stevens. Sister...

Cheryl Loraine Eglen

Cheryl Loraine Eglen

Jan 12, 2013

Cheryl Loraine Eglen departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Louisiana Specialty Hospital in Marrero, La. She was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, Delgado Community College and a Community Service Counselor for Jefferson Parish. Devoted mother of Loretta Eglen (Gregory, Sr.) Anderson. Stepmother of Rogers Gray Jr., Nataka A. Gray, and Mario Gray. Grandmother of...

Willie James Arso, Sr.

Willie James Arso, Sr.

Jan 12, 2013

Willie James Arso, Sr. was called home on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by 11 children, a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Morning...

Hayward Liggins, Jr

Hayward Liggins, Jr

Jan 11, 2013

Hayward Liggins, Jr., a retired body and fender specialist, entered into eternal rest at Belle Vie Living Center on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 9:30p.m. Beloved husband of Ruby Weathers. Loving father of Shawn Liggins, Kevin James, Richard Randle and the late Hayward Jackson and Yolanda Wright. Son of the late Ida Mae Dixon. Stepson of the late Isidore Dixon....

Tara Nicole Clark

Tara Nicole Clark

Jan 10, 2013

Tara Nicole Clark entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Beloved mother of Keione Clarks. Daughter of Marion Turner and Robert J. Hogan, Jr. Stepdaughter of Cheryl A. Hogan. Granddaughter of Lillie Hogan. Sister of Darrel Clarks (Petra) Mikal, Mauron Goff, Marcia (William) Evans, Trinnice Dean, and the late Robbie Hogan. Devoted godmother of Armyni Theodore, also survived...

Leon Raymond Wade, Jr.

Leon Raymond Wade, Jr.

Jan 8, 2013

WADE Leon Raymond Wade, Junior departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He was 78. He was born January 30, 1934 in New Orleans. He served in the Navy 1951 - 1954. He worked at Shell Oil Company for 30 years. A passionate artist, he studied and taught art throughout his life. He graduated Magna Cum Laude on May...

George Washington Smith

George Washington Smith

Jan 7, 2013

George W. Smith departed this life on Monday, January 7, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving father of Keiana and Rashad Smith. Former spouse of Janice S. Poche. Son of the late Elijah Sr., and Ollie M. Smith. Brother of Elijah, Jr., Frank, Louis and Ronald Smith, Irene Polly, Elnora Smith, Susan Webb, Loretta Miller Smith, Hilda Livicus and...

Lindarae Loraine Saunders

Lindarae Loraine Saunders

Jan 6, 2013

Lindarae Loraine (Joseph) Saunders, a retired teacher with the Orleans Parish School System entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 6, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Mother of Danalynne Merrick, Sheridan (Alvin) Bean, and Bertram Saunders, Jr. Daughter of the late Olive and Henry M. Joseph, Sr. Sister of the late Henry M. Joseph, Jr. and Ted Joseph....

Sidney Daryl Hill

Sidney Daryl Hill

Jan 5, 2013

Sidney Daryl Hill, owner and president of Hills Landscaping and Lawn, LLC departed this life on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was a minister of IDMR-New Orleans Westbank Branch, a graduate of Brother Martin Senior High School and attended the University of New Orleans. Loving husband of Patrice Dolliole Hill. Father of Lindsey Shontell Hill. Son of the late Samuel...

Leola C. Williams

Leola C. Williams

Jan 5, 2013

Leola Chappell Williams was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Williams, Sr. Loving mother of Calvin (Lillian) Williams, Jr., Doris (Robert) Vaughn, Shirley (the late Jessie) Young, Leola (the late Robert) Heno, Harry (Marion) Williams, Sr., Larry (Ivy) Williams, Ina (LenRoyal) Maryland and the late Caleb Williams, Sr....

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